Adresoj

Adresoj, the term used in many languages for “addresses,” refer to identifiers that designate the location or destination of an entity within a system. They enable routing, delivery, and communication by translating a target into a reachable endpoint. Addresses can be physical, digital, or abstract, depending on the context.

Physical or postal addresses identify a location for mail or visitors. Typical components include recipient name, street name and number, city or town, postal code, and country. Formats vary by country and postal authority, and standardized address data improves sorting and efficiency in logistics, emergency services, and commerce.

Digital addresses identify devices, services, or resources on computer networks. Examples include IP addresses (IPv4 and IPv6), domain names that DNS resolves to numeric addresses, and email addresses that specify local parts and domain. Internet addressing supports routing, while privacy and security concerns influence how addresses are exposed and managed. URLs provide addresses to web resources and are resolved through a combination of DNS and HTTP(S) protocols.

Geographical addresses and geocoding connect street or place names with geographic coordinates, enabling navigation and location-based services. Postal codes and administrative divisions reflect political geography and aid in routing, planning, and service delivery.

Standards and management: Physical addresses are governed by national postal systems; digital addresses by organizations such as IANA, ICANN, RFCs, and the Universal Postal Union. Address validation, formatting rules, and privacy protections are maintained to ensure accuracy and reduce fraud.

Privacy and security: Addresses can reveal sensitive information about individuals and organizations. Data protection, access controls, and careful handling reduce the risk of abuse, doxxing, spam, or impersonation.